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Brake help / question

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Steel Mill, Sep 20, 2023.

  1. Sep 20, 2023 at 3:07 AM
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    Steel Mill

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    Does anyone know what this means ? An if so how do I fix it ?

    C0278
    Open or Short Circuit in ABS Solenoid Relay Cirouit
     
  2. Sep 20, 2023 at 3:56 PM
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    Dm93 Test Don't Guess

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    Essentially you need to check powers and grounds at the ABS module (Skid Control ECU), if they are good but the code still sets then the ABS module (Skid Control ECU) has failed.
    I can grab you a wiring diagram and pinout but I need to know if your truck has VSC or not.
     
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  3. Sep 20, 2023 at 4:04 PM
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    Sorry but what in the world does VSC stand for ?
     
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    When I get this code I check power constant, ignition, grounds, can com, then lastly a physical corrosion check.

    It's 999/1000 the ABS unit.

    Pricy sadly.
     
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  6. Sep 20, 2023 at 4:08 PM
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    Vehicle Stability Control.

    If you have this button your truck has VSC if you don't then it doesnt.
    12747d1170187951-vsc-disengage-switch-in_e00d1f33feeab122115f45658f0a7fed50d57e8a.jpg
     
  7. Sep 20, 2023 at 4:10 PM
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    That’s what I was afraid of.
     
  8. Sep 20, 2023 at 4:11 PM
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    Definitely don’t have that. Thank you for your reply.
     
  9. Sep 20, 2023 at 4:12 PM
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    It does not have VSC. Thank you
     
  10. Sep 20, 2023 at 4:16 PM
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    Here you go, I would reccomend using a test light to check the powers & grounds and be sure not to jam anything into the terminals when testing.
     

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  11. Sep 20, 2023 at 4:24 PM
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    Thank you very much
     
  12. Sep 22, 2023 at 12:51 PM
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    I’ve pulled both fuses to the ABS unit. I would have thought that would have killed the ABS unit an gave me some brakes back. Guess I was wrong. Lol on a Chevy it works like that. Lol Would you still think the ABS unit is my cause ?
     

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